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Sink or Float? Thought Problems in Math and Physics (Dolciani Mathematical Expositions No 33)

By Keith Kendig

Book information

Year
2008
ISBN
9780883853399, 0883853396
Open Library ID
OL23174394M
Language
english
Format
DJVU
Filesize
15 MB (15627521 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
390\390
DPI
600
Scanned
no
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

Sink or Float: Thought Problems in Math and Physics is a collection of problems drawn from mathematics and the real world. Its multiple-choice format forces the reader to become actively involved in deciding upon the answer. The book s aim is to show just how much can be learned by using everyday common sense. The problems are all concrete and understandable by nearly anyone, meaning that not only will students become caught up in some of the questions, but professional mathematicians, too, will easily get hooked. The more than 250 questions cover a wide swath of classical math and physics. Each problem s solution, with explanation, appears in the answer section at the end of the book. A notable feature is the generous sprinkling of boxes appearing throughout the text. These contain historical asides or little-known facts. The problems themselves can easily turn into serious debate-starters, and the book will find a natural home in the classroom.

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